The Duchess of Cornwall has shown off her knowledge of fine wines, as the Prince of Wales admitted he struggles to keep up with the language of wine tasters.

During a visit to a vineyard in Vienna, Camilla described her Zweigelt Thorsaulen 2014 red wine as having a 'slight peppery taste'.

The Prince laughed and replied: 'I always find it so difficult, the words you experts use to describe - all these adjectives.'

Prince Charles and Camilla raised a glass as they visited the Weinbau Buscheschank Obermann vineyard in Vienna, Austria

Camilla has a close connection with the wine industry as her father, Major Bruce Shand, was a wine merchant and passed on his love of the grape to his daughter, who is known to favour a glass of red wine.

At the start of the year, the Duchess was inducted into the spiritual home of the wine trade when she was made a liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Vintners.

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The royal couple were visiting the Weinbau Buscheschank Obermann vineyard where they were given a tour of the family business and tasted local food and wine.

After sampling red and white wines grown at the vineyard on site, they were given a small selection of newly grown vines to take home as gifts.

Camilla described her Zweigelt Thorsaulen 2014 red wine as having a 'slight peppery taste'

The royal couple were visiting the Weinbau Buscheschank Obermann vineyard and seemed in good spirits as they had a tipple in the sun

'My wife is a great red wine enthusiast,' said Charles of Camilla

Camilla visits The Spanish Riding School, Vienna, where she was particularly taken with one horse

Camilla viewed the Summer Arena, meeting horses and riders before viewing a performance in the Winter Riding School

A reception for riders and supporters will follow later this afternoon

As the Prince wondered aloud over whether the soil in Britain would suit the vines, the Duchess assured him the chalky soil in the south of England would suit it well.

'I bow to your knowledge of these things,' the Prince told her affectionately.

'My wife is a great red wine enthusiast,' he added, standing in the cellar of the vineyard.

The couple were introduced to several wines by Martin Obermann, owner of the vineyards, and his son Lorenz, 19, who was translating.

The family have owned the vineyard for five generations, and use no chemicals on their plants, explaining: 'We want to leave healthy nature for future generations.'

They went on to try and selection of local produce, including cured meats, cheeses and bread.

This morning, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall's Europe trip ended on a sombre note as they met Holocaust survivors in Vienna today.

Charles and Camilla, who are on the final leg of their nine-day Brexit charm offensive, visited the Jewish Museum in the Austrian capital on Thursday morning after travelling from Rome to Vienna International Airport yesterday afternoon.

After touring the museum, where they learned about the history of Jewish people in Austria, the pair sat down with Freddie Knoller and Harry Bibring.

The Duchess of Cornwall listens to tales of Holocaust survivors as she and her husband tour the Jewish Museum in Vienna

The happy couple were seen arm-in-arm as they toured Vienna as part of their European tour

Mr Knoller, who survived former Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, and Harry, who came to Britain as a child on the Kindertransport, were born in Austria but rebuilt their lives in Britain after the Holocaust.

Both Freddie and Harry learned after the Holocaust that their parents had been murdered.

Over a cup of tea, Mr Bibring and Mr Knoller told The Prince, 68, and the Duchess, 69, about their early lives in Austria's significant Jewish community, where 185,000 Jews resided before the Second World War.

Charles and Camilla, who are on the final leg of their nine-day Brexit charm offensive, visited the Jewish Museum in the Austrian capital on Thursday morning

The couple met with Holocaust survivors, as well as observing young people engaged in workshops before joining a reception for the museum's patrons and supporters

Speaking ahead of the meeting, Karen Pollock, the charity's chief executive, said: 'We have all heard stories about the Holocaust but there is nothing like hearing from the survivors themselves' (Prince Charles is pictured chatting to Freddie Knoller, 95)

The Duchess of Cornwall engaged in conversation with survivors of the horrific regime

Camilla chatted to Freddie Knoller, who has penned Living with the Enemy: My Secret Life on the Run from the Nazis about his experience

Prince Charles talks with a holocaust survivor during a visit of the Jewish Museum

Prince Charles placed his arm around a man who told a horrific tale of his experience

Camilla looked resplendent in a pastel blue coat and dress, which she offset with cream heels

The couple later attended a rehearsal of the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna

Prince Charles goes on stage to talks to musicians and conductor Christian Thielemann as he attends a rehearsal of the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra

The royal certainly seemed to be enjoying the orchestra in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna, Austria

The couple listened avidly to a recital as they took in the spectacular surroundings

The Prince of Wales during a visit to the Musikverein, home of the 175 year old Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

The royal couple examine some musical notes as they enjoy an afternoon at the Musikverein

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla visit a rehearsal of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

The royals were in high spirits on the final day of their tour and were seen laughing and joking with their hosts

Both men, who were speaking on behalf of the Holocaust Educational Trust, have met the Prince before and are delighted to be reunited with him during the visit.

Speaking ahead of the meeting, Karen Pollock, the charity's chief executive, said: 'We have all heard stories about the Holocaust but there is nothing like hearing from the survivors themselves.

'Harry and Freddie are inspirational people who feel a great debt of thanks to Britain, where they rebuilt their lives after the Holocaust.

'We are grateful to The Prince and Duchess for acknowledging the importance of Holocaust education and remembrance and for recognising the dedication of survivors like Freddie and Harry in continuing to speak to educate future generations.'

Mr Bibring said: 'It is such an honour to meet His Royal Highness, and especially in Vienna which means a lot to me.

Last day: Charles and Camilla are on the final leg of their nine-day Brexit charm offensive, travelled from Rome to Vienna International Airport yesterday afternoon (pictured)

Busy week: Charles meets the President of Italy Sergio Mattarella in Rome on Wednesday

On Tuesday, Charles and Camilla met Pope Francis in Vatican City, where they exchanged gifts

'During the Holocaust I lost my parents, my freedom, my childhood hobbies and sports, and my ability to go to school - but I am so proud to be British and today is a special day.'

Mr Knoller, 95, added: 'I am delighted to be meeting the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall in my home country, where I was born.

'Britain has done so much for me – I have lived here with my wife for 66 years. I am so happy to be in Vienna to remember my parents, who were gassed to death by the Nazis at Auschwitz.'

Holocaust survivor Freddie Knoller's heartbreaking life story

Freddie was born in Vienna on 17th April 1921. He lived with his parents David and Marja and two brothers Otto and Eric. His father was an accountant and his mother was very musical.

From early childhood, Freddie and his family were subjected to antisemitism. On his way to school, whilst walking the streets of Vienna, non-Jewish children would attack and taunt him.

Following the Anschluss in March 1938, when Freddie was 17, he and his brothers decided to leave Vienna. Freddie travelled illegally to Antwerp, Belgium.

His mother and father, at 53 and 56, believed that they were too old for anything to happen to them. They stayed and were later deported to Terezín (Theresienstadt) and from there to Auschwitz-Birkenau.

In Antwerp, Freddie joined the Jewish refugee camp at Merksplas and later another at Eksaarde, where he joined the camp orchestra. In May 1940, Germany invaded Belgium.

Like most refugees, Freddie tried to escape to France but he was arrested at the border and detained as an enemy alien in an internment camp. He was able to escape in the middle of the night, and made it to Gaillac, in the unoccupied area of France, where his aunt, uncle and cousins lived.

Freddie quickly became bored with the life in Gaillac and decided to visit Paris. While there, he obtained false papers and earned money by taking German soldiers to the nightclubs and cabarets. In May 1943, at age 22, he was arrested by a Gestapo officer.

Freddie (front right) is pictured with his parents, brothers and cousin in 1936, when he was 15 years old. Seven years later, aged 22, he was arrested by a Gestapo officer

Although the officer did not suspect that he was Jewish and using false papers, he told him to work for the German Reich. Freddie knew that he could no longer risk staying in Paris. Through his contacts, Freddie joined a French Resistance.

A broken love affair led to his betrayal and arrest by the Vichy Police. After being tortured, he admitted to being a Jew, and he was then sent to Drancy transit camp.

In October 1943, Freddie was sent on a transport to Auschwitz-Birkenau. During the journey, he looked after a middle-aged Frenchman called Robert, who was a doctor. Robert was later put in charge of the Auschwitz hospital barracks.

Freddie Knoller pictured four weeks after liberation in May 1945

In gratitude for Freddie helping him on the journey, he gave Freddie extra food, which he believes was the reason for his survival. On January 18th 1945, Freddie was sent on a death march, and ended up at Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp.

As the Americans got closer, they were evacuated to Bergen-Belsen, where Freddie was liberated on April 15th 1945.

In 1947, Freddie immigrated to the US where he met and married an English woman, Freda. After two years of marriage, she became homesick so they moved to Britain.

His two daughters, Marcia and Susie were born here. Freddie opened a fashion business with wife Freda and daughter Marcia and after this became a director with State of Israel Bonds. Freddie considers it his mission to share his story in schools across the country.